Barber Cabin
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Barber Cabin
The Russian River Campground area has been reopened. Reservations are open for Barber Cabin starting on December 21, 2024 and are scheduled to close on March 1, 2025 . A 16 x 20-foot log cabin on Lower Russian Lake surrounded by spruce forest and meadows with mountain views. Visitation at this cabin is high year round. This cabin sleeps 6 and has a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse, and boat with oars. Features for wheelchair visitors include ramps at front and rear doors, ramp to outhouse, and boat dock. Not included: running water, electricity, mattress or bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Per night prices range from $50-75 (2018 prices) depending on season. Cabin fees are based on non-peak/peak season/days. Seasons vary by cabin. A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov
Restrictions
Russian Lakes Trail is closed to motorized vehicles year round between Russian River Campground and Upper Russian Lake Cabin. Russian Lakes Trail closed to pack/saddle stock from April 1- June 30.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.